The Lucas County Board of Elections has a fresh look. Three
new members are ready to hit the ground running after problems with previous
members.

The board met Tuesday at One Government Center in downtown Toledo
on Tuesday, along with Ohio Secretary of State John Husted. Husted appointed
the board's newest members following the removal of three members a few weeks
ago.

"It's a new day. There's a lot of
great expectations from them," said Husted. "I'm confident they're beginning
the process of restoring a culture of competence and cooperation to the Lucas
County Board of Elections."

The three newest members of the
board are Brenda Hill, Judge Peter Handwork and Mark Wagoner. They, along
with the other members, say they're ready to get the job done.

"I think it sends a message that
we intend to recreate the harmony that's needed," said Handwork. "I think what
was expressed in this meeting today was excellent. We will get along, we will
make this work for the citizens of our county."

"I don't want to be worrying
about what happened in the past because we're going to start fresh. We have
started fresh," Hill said.

Current Lucas County Board of
Elections Director Gina Kaczala wants to put the problems of the past behind
her. She says the previous members of the board did not get along and
there was a lot of bickering. During the primary election in May, results
were extremely delayed because of a confrontation between board members.

"Some personalities meshed, some
did not," said Kaczala. "I think when you have that problem, there's a lack of
respect, then you start to have problems...I think this board is coming in with
a great attitude."

The Lucas County Board of
Elections will meet again on Monday, August 4 at 4 p.m., one day ahead of the
August 5 primary election.

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